Mummy Jalapeño Poppers
These fun Halloween Mummy Jalapeño Poppers are filled with a creamy cheddar cheese mixture, wrapped in golden crescent roll dough, and decorated with spooky little eyes. An easy, cheesy Halloween appetizer that's perfect for parties!
Ingredients
- 10 medium jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 8 oz can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 large egg beaten
- 40 small candy eyeballs or small pieces of black olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes using a small spoon.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well mixed.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling the peppers without overstuffing them.
- Unroll the crescent dough and press the perforations together to form a sheet. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the dough into strips approximately ¼ inch wide.
- Wrap the dough strips around each stuffed jalapeño, crossing them loosely to resemble mummy bandages. Leave a small opening near the top for the eyes.
- Arrange the wrapped jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush the dough with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15–17 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Allow the poppers to cool for a few minutes. Add two candy eyeballs or small pieces of black olives to each mummy, pressing them gently into the exposed cheese filling.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a different cheesy filling, substitute the cream cheese and shredded cheddar with approximately 1 cup of thick, jarred queso or cheddar cheese dip. Choose a thick variety rather than a runny cheese sauce to help prevent leaking during baking. Wear food-safe gloves when handling jalapeños.
Nutrition
Calories: 68 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.001 g | Cholesterol: 25 mg | Sodium: 201 mg | Potassium: 38 mg | Fiber: 0.2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 361 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 54 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg
Nutrition information has been calculated using an autogenerating online calculation and is intended for informational purposes. For accurate nutritional information, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used.
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